N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 9:42 am CDT (FCC files through Sep 30, 2026) · next update tomorrow 9:15 am CDT

Ask: HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WI

W2BUS HAM

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jun 17, 2033. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jun 18, 2035.

📬 QSL: not on LoTW · eQSL AG as WZ2K

📝 W2BUS has filed vanity applications before — latest filed May 28, 2003 · what was requested

Currently held by BUSTER MARENGO · 1 holder on record

Current holder: BUSTER MARENGO

Held W2BUS Jun 17, 2003 → present · first licensed Dec 12, 2001 as WZ2K · 2 licenses · FRN 0005860705

W2BUS Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jun 17, 2003 → expires Jun 17, 2033

Licensee
BUSTER MARENGO

Address
PO Box 1111
New York, NY 10113

FRN
0005860705

Previous call
WZ2K (General)

Last granted
Jun 9, 2023

Effective
Jun 9, 2023

Last action
Jun 9, 2023
FCC actions (8)
- Jun 9, 2023 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 17, 2018 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 19, 2013 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 9, 2003 — Authorization printed AUTHPR
- Jul 9, 2003 — FCC action INTDUP
- Jul 9, 2003 — Record corrected COR
- Jun 17, 2003 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 17, 2003 — License issued LIISS
WZ2K Canceled Amateur Extra Dec 12, 2001 → Jun 17, 2003 (canceled)

Licensee
BUSTER C MARENGO

Address
333 W86 ST APT 210
NEW YORK, NY 10024
40.7857, -73.9713 (ZIP center) · Grid FN30as · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0005860705

Last granted
Dec 12, 2001

Effective
Dec 31, 2002

Last action
Jun 17, 2003
FCC actions (5)
- Jun 17, 2003 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 31, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 19, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 21, 2001 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 12, 2001 — License renewed LIREN

Address history

From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.

Seen May 7, 2018 → Sep 27, 2026 · 16 snapshots · as W2BUS
BUSTER MARENGO
PO Box 1111
New York, NY 10113
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as WZ2K
BUSTER C MARENGO
333 W86 ST APT 210, NEW YORK, NY 10024
40.7857, -73.9713 (ZIP center) · Grid FN30as · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Jan 2, 2018 · 31 snapshots · as W2BUS
BUSTER C MARENGO
1680 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH, BRONX, NY 10461
40.8467, -73.8408 (ZIP center) · Grid FN30bu · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W2BUS

Calls this licensee has asked the FCC for, newest first, in their order of preference. The FCC processes applications 18 days after filing; "likely award" is our estimate from every pending application in filing order.

Filed · Award	Applicant	Requested (in order)	Status
Filed May 28, 2003 Granted Jun 9, 2023 0001334466	WZ2K · BUSTER C MARENGO · Amateur Extra 1680 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH, BRONX, NY 10461 40.8467, -73.8408 (ZIP center) · Grid FN30bu · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W2BUS ✓ granted	Granted got W2BUS
Filed Jan 13, 2003 Granted Jun 9, 2023 0001153657	WZ2K · BUSTER C MARENGO · Amateur Extra 333 W86 ST APT 210, NEW YORK, NY 10024 40.7857, -73.9713 (ZIP center) · Grid FN30as · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W2BUS ✓ granted	Dismissed got W2BUS

Others requesting W2BUS

4 applications listed W2BUS as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
May 28, 2003	Jun 15, 2003	WZ2K · BUSTER C MARENGO · BRONX, NY	1	Granted
Jan 13, 2003	Jan 31, 2003	WZ2K · BUSTER C MARENGO · NEW YORK, NY	1	Dismissed
Jun 10, 2002	Jun 28, 2002	KC2IKA · Dean C Lawton Sr · Owego, NY	15	Granted
Jan 29, 2002	Feb 16, 2002	KA3OGP · RAYMOND A FANNIN · RIDGWAY, PA	4	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W2BUS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W2BUS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.